Moving to Guyana from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Guyana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Guyana, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
United States performs better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) |
National Weather Service
Hydrometeorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Guyana. To live, work, or study long-term in Guyana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guyana's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guyana?
With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United States and Guyana.
Is Guyana safe for expats?
United States performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to United States?
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 36.1 in United States. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Guyana compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Guyana?
Both United States and Guyana share the same official language: English.
